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    IFC Backs Lendable With $45M to Fuel Fintech Lending in Africa

    The new fund follows Lendable’s 2023 close of its first MSME Fintech Credit Fund at $110 million, exceeding its $100 million target.

    Inside GB Foods’ $10 Million Bet on Africa’s Agritech Startups

    GB Hub Africa enters a complex landscape.

    $200M Novastar Africa People and Planet Fund Draws Key European and Japanese Investors

    Novastar Ventures, with headquarters in the UK and on-the-ground presence in Nairobi and Lagos, screens over 100 startups annually.

    ‘New Funding Rounds Currently the Most Common Exit Strategy in Africa’ — Goodwell on Two Decades of Investment Lesson

    "Our most exited region to date is West Africa, where we have completed four exits."
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    The centerpiece of the initiative is a 24-month incubation and acceleration program starting in 2026.

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    Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts signal a shift in attitude: digital startups are no longer seen as boutique hobbies .

    Can a $1,000 Buy-In Solve Kenya’s Early-Stage Funding Gap?

    Each participant will commit $1,000 towards a syndicated investment chosen collectively by the group.

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